The NBA has suspended Detroit Pistons center Willie Reed six games without pay following a domestic violence incident last August.

Reed was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor after the Aug. 5 incident involving his wife.

The league conducted an investigation and announced its decision Tuesday.

The NBA said via a statement, in part: "The NBA conducted its own investigation into this matter, reviewing all available materials and interviewing the parties involved. The NBA also consulted with a group of domestic violence experts who provide the league with guidance in such cases."

Reed has entered into a pretrial diversion program to resolve the criminal charge and is participating in counseling.

The third-year center was acquired last week, along with Blake Griffin, from the Los Angeles Clippers in a six-player trade.

The National Basketball Players Association is contending the suspension is too harsh and issued the following statement:

“The National Basketball Players Association believes the six-game suspension imposed by the NBA on Willie Reed is excessive and inappropriate. We are filing a grievance today and seeking an expedited hearing to fully protect his rights and get him back on the court as soon as possible."

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